In 2019, for the first time, Team Louisiana took home the highest award at the 4-H Shooting Sports National Championship, the championship sweepstakes.
Chicken Salad for the Soul: A 4-H Mentor for Life
The Louisiana 4-H Youth Development Mentor Program is designed to provide a professional, educational and personal support system for new 4-H professionals.
Louisiana Cloverbuds focuses on the youngest 4-H’ers
Cloverbuds is a developmentally appropriate program that serves children in kindergarten through third grade, creating experiences that meet the individual needs of younger children.
The Young Entrepreneurs Academy program in Baton Rouge at Louisiana State University is a yearlong educational program that prepares young people to own businesses.
“Take what you need, leave what you can.”
Livestock exhibitors geaux for the green
Every year since 1974, Louisiana 4-H members have exhibited livestock at the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) in Louisville, Kentucky.
Sabine Parish agent wins Educator of the Year Award
At the 55th Governor’s State Conservation Awards ceremony in April 2019, Chris Pearce, Sabine Parish 4-H agent, was awarded the Conservation Educator of the Year.
A gift from the New Orleans Pelicans and Saints
One camp scholarship set for a child in each parish
Incubating Education for Students and Teachers Alike
The new Louisiana 4-H embryology supplemental curriculum helps to provide a high-quality science, technology, engineering and mathematics education.
Traveling exhibit at Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center focuses on water and its importance.
A gumbo of agricultural opportunities
To increase awareness and appreciation of agriculture among youth and adults, LSU AgCenter extension and research faculty provide various opportunities.
School-based outreach grant teaches life’s lessons
Students at Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy in Shreveport are getting some real-world experience.
Introducing the wetlands ambassadors team
To increase awareness about the state’s wetlands and the threats they face, the 4-H Wetland Ambassadors Team was developed.
The Louisiana Beef Industry Council is working with 4-H to introduce more young people to the variety of careers in the meat science world.
4-H supports military readiness
For more than 20 years, 4-H has partnered with military youth and families to provide positive programming to support military readiness.
Louisiana 4-H’ers are exploring careers in different areas of science, engineering and technology at their monthly club meetings.
National Recognition for Lifetime Dedication to 4-H
With over 30 years of service, Ruby Miller was inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame in Chevy Chase, Maryland, in 2019.
The new generation of 4-H reaches first-generation member
Reaching new audiences helps the 4-H program expand its impact. First-generation members may not have history with 4-H, but they quickly recognize the many lessons and benefits.
A closer look at those who serve.
Louisiana 4-H Foundation 2019 list of donors
2019 Louisiana 4-H Scholarship Winners
2019 Louisiana 4-H Foundation Featured Donors
Louisiana 4-H Foundation Financial Statements: July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019